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  1. DIYORPAY

    So... Here is the silver lining!!

    To make a long story short, I lost oil pressure. Changed the engine with the one out of my other truck to get by. Drove the truck for 300 miles after the engine change.(In between time had a major problem timing it). Then as luck would have it(sarcasm), yesterday i was driving it and white...
  2. DIYORPAY

    HELP!! Tech 2 Scanner issues..... Cant time this thing

    I cant seem to get my PCM to learn , or change my actual/desired timing at all. I have moved the pump to passenger side way over 1/4 inch and still no change. KO/KO procedure seems to do nothing after i move the pump. The scanner says i have +10.5 actual and +10.5 Desired timing. ECT is at...
  3. DIYORPAY

    Oil Pressure Dropped........Pump Removal Questions

    :eek: About half way home from Texas to Wisconsin( pulling 5th wheel camper) , i noticed my oil pressure gauge slowly go down from 50psi( at 65mph) to 35psi (at 65). After noticing it i slowed down and pulled over to check the oil. as i coasted on to the exit ramp my rpms were at about 1000...
  4. DIYORPAY

    4-Low Question?????????????

    While in four wheel drive in low range, does the torque converter lock up? or do i have to get above 45/50 mph?(it wont go that fast)
  5. DIYORPAY

    Intercooler Finally Done!!!

    I finally got my intercooler installed! It sat on the shelf long enough and i have alot of time on my hands so i thought it would be a good time to get it done. Here are a few pics.........................
  6. DIYORPAY

    No Glows When Block Heater Plugged In??????

    Does anyone have a clue how to get the glowplugs to come on after the truck is plugged in all night? I am assuming that it senses warm coolant and thinks there is no need for glows. But its almost worse than if i dont plug it in at all. If i could bypass coolant senser until glow cycle is over...
  7. DIYORPAY

    p0236 & De-fuel

    I seem to have the same trouble as trainedpro. (see limp mode) At WOT going up steep hill, truck only i have 10 psi on autometer gauge in cab and i de-fuel and ses light comes on.:mad2: This is on the 96 truck in sig. I took a snapshot and this is what it said. Calc...
  8. DIYORPAY

    HO Water Pump. Stupid Question!!!!!

    Is there an "HO" stamped or cast into the ho waterpumps. Or can you tell by the part #??
  9. DIYORPAY

    Racor GPH ????

    How many gph filter/ housing would be required for a 6.5 with a few mods and a reflash towing heavy? I cant find it searching. Brian
  10. DIYORPAY

    4L80E Electrical ? 2nd gear only :(....

    Back a couple years ago this intermittent problem started occuring. When i started the truck to go to work i would take off and sometimes it wouldn't shift out of 2nd gear. But if i would stop and put in park and shut off ignition and restart it, it would always shift normally after that. At...
  11. DIYORPAY

    Speedometer/Odometer Problem

    Does anyone know if there is a do it yourself fix for my odometer? About a month ago my odometer quit working(trip meter too) but my speedometer still works. i tried doing some research but didn't come up with much info. Is there a gear that can be replaced that drives the odo? I was also...
  12. DIYORPAY

    96 GMC 2500 Odometer Problems

    Does anyone know if there is a do it yourself fix for my odometer? About a month ago my odometer quit working(trip meter too) but my speedometer still works. i tried doing some research but didn't come up with much info. Is there a gear that can be replaced that drives the odo? I was also...
  13. DIYORPAY

    Long Box Ext Cab Fuel capacity?

    I have a 96 2500 Long box extended cab(see sig) and was wondering how big of a fuel tank i have(gallons)? Thanks
  14. DIYORPAY

    Advice?? Would you buy this?

    I just found this 96 GMC 2500 4x4 (extended cab long box) at a local car lot. It has 80,000 miles, 3 in. exhaust(no muffler or cat) 3 inch body lift, runs good, drives good. Tires are about 80 to 85 %. interior is nice, the body has no rust(i think its from Texas) but a few small dents...
  15. DIYORPAY

    Water On IP?? Whats Wrong??

    I too have been having hot starting issues. This has been going on now for at least 2 months. It starts perfect when cold, but when i shut it off after everything is up to operating temps, it wont restart. So one day after being stranded for over 1 1/2 hours, I ended up dumping some...
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